A man has gone viral after recounting a disturbing encounter that changed his habit of picking up stranded strangers during heavy rainfall in Enugu State.
He said the incident happened in 2023 while driving along Zik Avenue during a downpour, when he noticed a woman standing in the rain and decided to offer her a lift to China Town bus stop.
According to him, the only conversation during the ride was when he asked where she was going:
“Nne, kedu ebe ina aga?” meaning “Where are you going?”
He explained that upon reaching the destination, instead of leaving the car, the woman allegedly demanded ₦5,000 and accused him of “using her” if he refused to pay.
“She told me if I didn’t pay her, she would shout and tell people I booked her as an ashawo and refused to pay,” he claimed.
Feeling pressured and fearing public embarrassment, he said he eventually gave her ₦3,000 after finding money in his vehicle. He added that the experience left him shocked and discouraged him from ever offering free rides to strangers during rainfall again.
💬 Social Media Reactions
The story sparked widespread debate online, with users expressing mixed emotions ranging from outrage to humor.
😡 Frustration Over Loss of Trust
Many users said incidents like this are why people have stopped helping strangers.
“You try help person, dem turn am to scam. That’s why people no dey stop again.”
⚠️ Safety and Caution Concerns
Others advised drivers to be more careful when picking up unknown passengers.
“Kindness in Nigeria now comes with risk. Be careful who you help.”
🤯 Concerns About Alleged Extortion
Some commenters described the alleged threat as dangerous and manipulative.
“Using false accusation to demand money is serious extortion.”
😂 Humor and Sarcasm
As expected on social media, some users joked about the situation.
“Rainfall now has premium ride package 😂”
“Na express subscription she activate be that?”
🤔 Skepticism From Some Users
A few questioned the story’s authenticity, suggesting there may be missing details.
“We need the full story, something feels off.”
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
